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While working on my undergraduate degree, I had the opportunity to complete two internships. The first was with Exodus Refugee Services, where I assisted refugees from around the world to resettle in their new homes. I also interned with Jackson County Educational Center, where I worked with at-risk middle and high school students in Jackson County, Indiana.

During my graduate work at Indiana University, I interned with Brushy Creek Elementary School as a school social worker. My position there involved counseling with students, assisting with social skills training, and referring parents to supportive services. In addition, I interned as a therapist at Family Service, working with uninsured clients and teaching parenting classes.

After graduating with my MSW, I was offered a position with Family Service and continued my practice there until 2018, when I became a therapist with Choices in Counseling.

My experience includes working with children and families who are involved in the Department of Child Services system and with adolescents and adults in the criminal justice system. In addition, I have worked with all age groups from toddlers to seniors, as well as counseling with families and couples.

I specialize in assisting clients with mood disorders or Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and teaching relaxation and coping skills. Clients have told me that I am easy to talk to and seem warm and genuine.

My personal experience, which I believe has made me a more compassionate and effective therapist include raising two children, being married for 35+ years, and experiencing a cancer diagnosis. I can empathize with the ups and downs of having a family as well as the fear associated with a life-threatening illness.